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Public Facilities Commission Meeting (MOH)

ATTENDANCE

On March 28, 2025, Governor Healy approved an extension to remote and hybrid meeting options for public bodies established under Former Governor Baker's Executive Order of March 12, 2020 Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law through June 30, 2027. The Public Facilities Commission (PFC) will continue to conduct its meetings virtually and to ensure its public access to its deliberations through adequate, alternative means.

You can watch these virtual meetings on Boston City TV at Xfinity channel 26, RCN channel 13, Fios channel 962, and ...

  • 02:20PM
  • Posted:
    08/24/2025 - 3:02PM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.

Zoning Board Of Appeal Hearing

Please be advised of the following appeals to be heard on August 26, 2025, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and related announcements. All matters listed on this August 26, 2025 Hearing agenda have been noticed in accordance with the enabling act. please be advised of the following participation instructions:

The August 26, 2025 hearing will be held virtually via video teleconference and telephone via the Zoom webinar event platform. Interested persons can participate in the hearing REMOTELY by going to our online meeting. You...

The public can offer testimony.
  • 01:30PM
  • Posted:
    08/21/2025 - 9:59AM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.

South End Landmark District Commission

ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our online meeting or calling 1-929-436-2866 (US) and entering meeting id # 914 2663 8067. You can also submit written comments or questions to SouthEndLDC@boston.gov.

The public can offer testimony.
  • 09:30PM
  • Posted:
    08/20/2025 - 3:20PM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.

Genevieve Cohn and Kate Holcomb Hale| Artist Talk and Gallery Reception

Please join us for a joint reception to celebrate Genevieve Cohn's and Kate Holcomb Hale’s solo exhibitions at Boston City Hall!

 
August 25, 2025
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Mariana Rey
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Civic Engagement
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-08-25T17:00:45 - 2025-08-25T20:00:45

Please join us for a joint reception and artist talk to celebrate "Time Stretches Slow", Genevieve Cohn’s first solo exhibition in Boston, and "Support Structures", Kate Holcomb Hale’s solo exhibition. The artists will lead an Artist Talk where they will share more about their practice and bring their works in dialogue.

The event will start at 5 p.m. at the Mezzanine Gallery located at the top of the stairs on the 3rd floor, and will transition to the Mayor’s Office Gallery located on the 5th floor at 7 p.m. Don’t miss your chance to connect with the artists and enjoy some light refreshments!

Please note the exhibitions will be on view through October 24, 2025.

Directions: Please use the entrance located on Congress St, across from Faneuil Hall. Pass security and take the elevators to the 3rd floor. The talk will take place at the top of the stairs.

For more information please visit the city hall galleries page.

August 25, 2025
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Mariana Rey
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Civic Engagement
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-08-25T17:00:45 - 2025-08-25T20:00:45

Hyde Park Art Association Members Exhibition | Gallery Reception

Join us for the celebration of the 36th Hyde Park Art Association Members Exhibition at Boston City Hall!

September 4, 2025
Event Date2025-09-04T15:00:40 - 2025-09-04T17:00:40

Please join us for the Opening Reception of the 36th Hyde Park Art Association Members Exhibition. We will announce the awardees including the Public’s Choice, with jurying happening in person. Don’t miss your chance to connect with the artists and enjoy some light refreshments! Please note the exhibition will be on view through October 24, 2025.

Learn more on the city hall galleries page.

Directions: Please use the entrance located on Congress St, across from Faneuil Hall. Pass security and take the elevators to the 3rd floor. The Scollay Square Gallery is located past the information desk to the left of the coffee stand.

September 4, 2025
Event Date2025-09-04T15:00:40 - 2025-09-04T17:00:40

2025 National Arts Program | Reception

Please join us for the opening reception of the 2025 National Arts Program, an exhibition by 73 City of Boston employees and their family members!

August 28, 2025
Event Date2025-08-28T17:00:21 - 2025-08-28T19:00:21

Join us at Boston City Hall for the Opening Reception of the National Arts Program's sixth Boston edition, featuring 73 works by City of Boston employees and their families. The awards ceremony will recognize 14 awardees with selections made by a jury composed by Sophia Day, Operations Director of Gallery 263; Yolanda He Yang, Arts Engagement Manager at Pao Arts Center; and Beatriz Whitehill, Painting Studio Mentor at Artists for Humanity.

Directions: Please use the entrance located on Congress St, across from Faneuil Hall. Pass security and take the elevators to the 2nd floor. The Mayor's Neighborhood Gallery will be to your left. This exhibition will be on view through October 24, 2025. For more information please visit the city hall galleries page.

Emma Tavolieri, Raveena, Collage, 20 x 30 in., 2025
Emma Tavolieri, Raveena, Collage, 20 x 30 in., 2025
August 28, 2025
Event Date2025-08-28T17:00:21 - 2025-08-28T19:00:21

Boston Parks And Recreation Commission

Join the online meeting

The public can offer testimony.
  • 02:00PM
  • Posted:
    08/19/2025 - 6:53PM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.

Highland Park Architectural Conservation District Commission

ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our Zoom Meeting or calling 1-929-205-6099 and entering meeting id # 967 7909 6420. You can also submit written comments or questions to highlandacdc@boston.gov.

The public can offer testimony.
  • 10:00PM
  • Posted:
    08/17/2025 - 9:56PM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.

Canceled:
Bike Town Pop-Up At City Hall Plaza

Reason for cancellation: Cancelling due to rain. Join us at our next event on Monday, August 25!
August 20, 2025
Event Date2025-08-20T13:30:00 - 2025-08-20T16:30:00

Located on the terrace above the playground at City Hall Plaza (pending City of Boston license approval), this two-hour drop-in event is for families and children under 12 who want to learn to ride and practice their riding skills. A variety of different sized bikes and helmets will be provided, and staff will be present to lead on-bike games and teach bike riding skills and safe riding tips and techniques.

Young children riding bikes in the new City Hall Plaza bike town.
Young children riding bikes in the new City Hall Plaza bike town.

Plan your visit

Individuals and families: no registration is required. We will have waivers available at the site. 

Groups and schools: please email us so that we know to expect your group! Hand out waivers to students ahead of time so they can participate. Everyone that takes part in our program must have a signed waiver to ride bikes. Teachers / group leaders are responsible for collecting bringing signed waivers to the event. 

August 20, 2025
Event Date2025-08-20T13:30:00 - 2025-08-20T16:30:00

Downtown: 15 West Street Abutters Meeting

Proposal for new restaurant D/B/A Little Black Dress seeking a common victualler license and a full liquor license. Proposed hours: Monday – Thursday 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m., Friday 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m., Saturday & Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m..

August 27, 2025
Event Date2025-08-27T19:00:56 - 2025-08-27T20:00:56

The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom. 

Meeting ID: 838 5145 263

Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s). 

August 27, 2025
Event Date2025-08-27T19:00:56 - 2025-08-27T20:00:56
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